From its foundation in 1768 the Royal Academy of Arts has provided a voice for art and artists. We are an independent charity led by eminent artists and architects—the Royal Academicians—and we pursue our mission through exhibitions, education and debate.

In the video above, Royal Academy curator Dr Adrian Locke introduces some of the key artists in the exhibition, from Joaquín Torres-García - founder of the School of the South in 1930s Uruguay - to Carlos Cruz-Diez, whose work was recently seen in the Hayward Gallery’s Light Show.

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A voice for art and artists since 1768

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